Sagayam K @ Sagayasuvikin v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.11.2024

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH K.Sagayam @ Sagayasuvikin

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Taluk Police Station, Thanjavur.

4.Genesan 5.Saravanan .

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent Nos.1 to 3 to take action against the respondent Nos.4 and 5 and recover the compensation for the petitioner's loss and injury in the accident occurred during the course of his duty by considering his representation dated 28.11.2022.

For Petitioner : Ms.R.Karthika For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.|A.Albert James, Government Advocate (Criminal Side) 1/4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for the issue of Writ of Mandamus directing respondent Nos.1 to 3 to take action against the fourth and fifth respondents and to get compensation from them for the loss and injury suffered by the petitioner in an accident.

2. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

3. In the considered view of this Court, the relief as sought for in this Writ Petition is unsustainable. The petitioner has to independently work out his remedy before the competent Court seeking for compensation from the fourth and sixth respondents. A Writ jurisdiction cannot be invoked for this purpose.

4. In view of the above, this Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs. 08.11.2024 Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/No TSG 2/4

To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Taluk Police Station, Thanjavur.

4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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N.ANAND VENKATESH.J., TSG Order made in Dated :

08.11.2024 4/4